INDIANAPOLIS — The Ravens wrapped up negotiations on the recent contract extension for cornerback Tavon Young within two weeks. Ravens general manager Eric DeCosta cited his strong rapport with Young’s agent, Adisa Bakari, as a big reason why the process went quickly and smoothly.

That relationship seems relevant these days because Bakari just happens to represent a certain pending free-agent running back who terrorized the Ravens for years but is now suddenly and frequently being connected to them as free agency approaches. Le’Veon Bell sure would give the Ravens a dynamic playmaker to pair with Lamar Jackson.

If you believe some of the buzz around Indianapolis this week during the NFL scouting combine, the Ravens have become one of the favorites to sign Bell, the longtime Pittsburgh Steeler who didn’t play last season as a result of a contract dispute. That is despite recent comments made by DeCosta and offensive coordinator Greg Roman that don’t...